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Sickly (Sinful) Servility is Not Obedience, Fr. Micelli and Fr. Hardon on the Limits of Obedience
The post reflects on the misuse of obedience and servility within the Catholic Church, drawing parallels to the film “Casablanca.” It criticizes the labeling of individuals as schismatic as a wielded weapon rather than a legitimate accusation and argues for the clarity on the limits of obedience. The speaker recalls Father Micelli’s 1977 warning against compromising truth for fear of the world and the importance of standing firm in faith. The author also references Father Hardon’s teachings on obedience not leading to sin and the necessity of speaking up when required, pertinent especially concerning issues raised by church authority, including dubia or serious questions that warrant answers.
Pandemic of Metaphors: Empty Hell, Small Voices, and “All Are Welcome” in the Wake of Fiducia Supplicans
If you’ve seen the move Il Postino, then you remember the scenes in which the young Postman falls in love with Beatriz, the niece of an inn keeper. He’s an awkward guy, but through the coaching of exiled Pedro Neruda, he learns poetry and the use of “metaphors.” Later, when the aunt can tell that…
Fr. Hardon on the 3 Advents and Eternal Christmas
In the midst of modern distractions, Fr. Hardon’s meditation emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas and the anticipation of Christ’s coming. He contrasts secularism’s focus on worldly endings with the hopeful Christian belief in eternal life. The meditation also touches on the concept of rebirth and the significance of Christ’s three comings – past, present, and future.
Fauci Backlash? He Sounds Like 50 Years of AmChurch Catholicism
Why is Dr. Fauci facing a backlash? Dive into this thought-provoking article that explores the parallels between his views and 50 years of AmChurch Catholicism. Discover why his statements have stirred controversy and what it means for the practice of Catholicism today. Don’t miss out on this insightful read!
Father Hardon’s Secret to Thanksgiving
Father Hardon emphasizes that gratitude towards God, unlike instinctive human gratitude, is not spontaneous but based on faith. He describes divine gratitude as the appreciation of God’s generosity in everything we have and hope for. Promoting daily acts of thanks-thinking, thanks-saying, and thanks-doing. But how will shock you!
Fr. Hardon’s 3 Mysteries Locked behind the Feast of the Presentation of Mary
Discover the three mysteries behind the feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and how her extraordinary capacity for giving herself to God inspires us all.
Father Hardon Responds to Those Who Minimize or Eliminate the “Deposit of Faith”
Father Hardon was asked whether Catholics are still bound to believe the deposit of faith… his answer will charge your faith.
Skojec’s Rant Today Demonstrates How The Catholic Nomenklatura is Full of Itself and Cannot Save the Church.
Yesterday, I posted about the strange twist of words employed in Sr. Lucia’s facts-only written account of the Third Secret of Fatima. Today, erstwhile director of the 1 Peter 5 blog, Steve Skojec, went on a worthwhile rant about why he now says he is not Catholic — much of it has to do with…
The Third Secret of Fatima Describes Imposter Pope?
It’s amazing how much infighting and label pasting is happening these days. Particularly as people struggle with the notion of ambiguity emanating from Papal tweets, appointments, and implied duties imposed. Declaring who is schismatic and making easy bright lines of schism based on whether one disputes even one iota of utterance from Pope Francis is…
Life on the Line – A Peek at Evil
“Abortion is healthcare!” The voice was loud over the portable megaphone as he approached. “Abortion is legal!” The guy with the megaphone came walking toward our group of eight pro-lifers gathered in front of a Planned Parenthood satellite in Little Canada. He stopped in the middle of the group, but moved out onto the very edge of the sidewalk…
